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With days filled with constant notifications, competing priorities, and endless opportunities, focus has become one of the most valuable and rare assets in business and in life. Yet, it’s often misunderstood. Focus isn’t just about concentration; it’s about clarity, direction, and intentional action. And when applied consistently, focus does something powerful: it creates momentum. The Power of Focus Focus is the ability to direct your energy toward what truly matters. It... -
Columbus, the global digital transformation consultancy, has been announced as an Infor Partner Network (IPN) Award winner in two categories: 2026 Infor Partner Award winner for EMEA North Source, Co-Sell Partner of the Year, and Source and Co-Sell Industrial Manufacturing Partner of the Year. These awards recognise Columbus's achievements in delivering value and innovation to customers through its partnership with Infor. These two awards are proof of Columbus’s succe...
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Artificial Intelligence has quickly become one of the most talked-about technologies in the world. Every day there are new tools, new announcements, and new predictions about how AI will change the way we work. But with all the attention, a major misconception has emerged: Many people believe AI is about replacing people or creating more complexity. In reality, the most powerful use of AI is much simpler — it helps people use what they already have more effectively. The Real Pr...
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Infor’s recent announcement of the M3 13.4 Tech 2.0 upgrade signals the upcoming end of support for legacy Tech 1.0 platforms. This significant update presents both challenges and strategic opportunities for your business. With the end of support approaching, your business faces a critical decision: upgrade your existing M3 13.4 on-premises infrastructure to Tech 2.0 or transition strategically to the cloud. At Columbus, we've secured early access to Infor’s T...
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At WorkOutLoud, we’ve always believed that the strongest communities are built with their members. That’s why we recently asked our Infor CloudSuite Users Community to share feedback through a short survey, and the response reinforced just how valuable this community driven approach truly is. Thank you to everyone who took the time to participate. Your insights are already helping guide how we evolve the community in 2026 and beyond. What We Heard From You While response...
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2025 was an exceptional year for the Infor CloudSuite community. Across industries, roles, and regions, members showed up, shared openly, and leaned into collaboration in ways that truly define a strong user community. Through conversations, events, surveys, and daily engagement, the Voices of the Community gave us a clear picture of what mattered most this year—and where momentum continues to build. Strong Engagement Across the Community High Level Stats: Average amount of ...
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While change is constant and engagement tools come and go, one thing matters more than ever: strong stability. For associations, user groups, and professional communities, stability isn’t about standing still. It’s about creating a reliable foundation that members can trust year after year, while still allowing room for growth, innovation, and meaningful connection. WorkOutLoud was instrumental in successfully merging the Great Lakes User Group with IMUG. The&nbs...
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Leadership today looks very different than it did even five years ago. Teams are more distributed, work moves faster, and employees expect transparency, purpose, and connection, not just direction. At WorkOutLoud, we believe modern leadership isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about creating the conditions where people can learn, share, and succeed together. What Does WorkOutLoud Leadership Mean? WorkOutLoud Leadership is rooted in one simple idea: great leaders...
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We Value People At the heart of every strong community, successful organization, and meaningful connection is one simple truth: people matter. At WorkOutLoud, valuing people isn’t a tagline, it’s how we operate, build, and grow. Technology may enable connection, but it’s people who create trust, share knowledge, and move ideas forward. When people feel seen, heard, and supported, communities don’t just function—they thrive. People Before Platforms Digita...
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As associations and users groups look ahead to 2026, the organizations that will remain relevant, resilient, and growing share one common trait: they are leaning into community as a core strategy. Today’s association and users groups challenges—shifting demographics, declining engagement, budget pressure, and evolving expectations, can’t be solved by adding more programs or relying on legacy models. The associations and users groups that are succeeding are re-centering ...